It's a little difficult figuring out what all is going on Burkina these days. There continue to be reports of military being behind carjackings & hotel robberies, as well as military invading civilian compounds.
While some citizens of Ouaga report life continues at a semi-normal pace, others report things have been a little more crazy.
Protests arose in Yako and Koudougou this week. Schools in the area have been closed more than they have been opened. Some expatriates have begun to prepare to leave Burkina, and organizations have temporarily shifted staff into safer positions within the country.
A new prime minister has been named, and senior military officers are calling for peace. Thus far shifts in government, and appeals of those higher up, have failed to appease the masses that call simply for Compaoré to leave office.
In Yako the call remains to have the blacklist removed - and government officials have promised an answer this week. The reshuffle of cabinet is expect to bring calm.
It's crazy stuff.
We wait for news & we pray.
Look here and especially here for what I consider the best summaries of the events in Burkina Faso.
While some citizens of Ouaga report life continues at a semi-normal pace, others report things have been a little more crazy.
Protests arose in Yako and Koudougou this week. Schools in the area have been closed more than they have been opened. Some expatriates have begun to prepare to leave Burkina, and organizations have temporarily shifted staff into safer positions within the country.
A new prime minister has been named, and senior military officers are calling for peace. Thus far shifts in government, and appeals of those higher up, have failed to appease the masses that call simply for Compaoré to leave office.
In Yako the call remains to have the blacklist removed - and government officials have promised an answer this week. The reshuffle of cabinet is expect to bring calm.
It's crazy stuff.
We wait for news & we pray.
Look here and especially here for what I consider the best summaries of the events in Burkina Faso.
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